“In a world full of cynics, critics, and competitors, we get to choose instead to be cheerleaders for others.”

“There are conversations going on about the Church constantly. Those conversations will continue whether or not we choose to participate in them. But we cannot stand on the sidelines while others, including our critics, attempt to define what our Church teaches... We are living in a world saturated with all kinds of voices. Perhaps now, more than ever, we have a major responsibility as Latter-day Saints to define ourselves, instead of letting others define us.”

“Cynicism places the cynic at the center seat of judgement with the self appointed authority to criticize and condemn. ”

“Sarah is the most enthusiastic cynical person on the planet. She’d be the perfect cheerleader if she weren’t so disgusted by the notion of school spirit.”

“Kings can choose other than to sin. They can choose death instead.”

“Cynicism, like gullibility, is a symptom of underdeveloped critical faculties.”